Review: Idol – Transform 19
Idol is described as ‘A daring and unapologetic examination of religion, pop culture and Black representation’ and is performed by Leeds based artist Jamal Gerald. The evening was presented as a religious experience, and began with the pouring of rose water onto our hands as we entered the auditorium to the sound of two black, […]
Let’s Do Lunch at Le Chalet
Le Chalet is a Salon du Thé, although they describe themselves as a French Tearooms and Bakery. I am just showing off. In addition to offering a large range of teas, they are also a French Restaurant with an impressive menu, especially if you like cheese in all its forms. As this series is called […]
Let’s Do Lunch at Pho
I have been meaning to call at Pho – pronounced Fuh – for quite some time now, but I always seem to get diverted. Because of other stuff I had to do in this part of Leeds, today seemed the perfect time to put on my blinkers and call in. I have eaten here […]
Let’s Do Lunch at Harlie’s
I’ve been meaning to do a review of Harlie’s for ages but, as it’s situated at the back of the Corn Exchange, it’s not somewhere which I pass regularly and so time has gone on and no visit been made. I was writing about an event for the Leeds Lit Festival recently, which was a […]
Review: Nomadic Beers Trade Open Day
Taking a stroll from the City Centre along Regent Street to Sheepscar is not the most picturesque walk you can imagine, but I was happy to do it as my final destination was a brewery. Funny how that seems to obliterate any negative thoughts you might have about schlepping half a mile or so and […]
